Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
800 Manchester AveMedia, PA 19063-4098
USA
Main Tel: (610) 565-7900
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is located in Media, Pennsylvania. Walter R. Garrison founded the college in 1953. Commonly known as PIT, the college has a 14-acre campus. It also operates a branch campus, the Curtis Center, in Philadelphia. PIT is a two-year college that offers associate’s degrees and certificate programs in areas like allied health, business, computer information technology and engineering technology.
PIT has a dedicated student services department that offers academic and career counseling. The college also has a student resource center and a library. It also provides job placement assistance for students. PIT offers deserving students various forms of financial aid in the form of grants and scholarship programs.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 55% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 55% | $2,426 |
| Institutional Grant | 18% | $1,630 |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $2,597 |
| Pell Grant | 13% | $4,918 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $574 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $3,377 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 33% | $4,555 |
| Federal Loan | 33% | $4,403 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $2,688 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania Institute Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast | Madison, IN | 2,254 |
| 2 | Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus | Columbus, IN | 3,240 |
| 3 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Branch | Los Lunas, NM | 1,901 |
| 4 | East-West University | Chicago, IL | 1,171 |
| 5 | Ivy Tech Community College-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | 3,895 |
| 6 | Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 2,429 |
| 7 | Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 3,233 |
| 8 | Delta School of Business and Technology | Lake Charles, LA | 328 |
| 9 | Ivy Tech Community College-East Central | Muncie, IN | 6,915 |
| 10 | York County Community College | Wells, ME | 1,054 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 235 | 3 |
| Associate | 100 | 9 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 43 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 25 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,002 in 2009-2010 (1,138 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 65% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant